First Aid Department

Monmouth County Board of HealthPublic health services for the Borough of Interlaken are provided by the Monmouth County Regional Health Commission. For services provides, as well as important health information, use the link below:www.mcrhc.org

The Borough of Interlaken has a shared service agreement for first aid services, along with the Borough of Allenhurst and the Village of Loch Arbour.

Volunteers are needed! If you are interested, please reach out to the Allenhurst First Aid for more information.

The Borough of Interlaken encourages its residents to be prepared for an emergency by having and maintaining a home and travel first aid kit.

A well-stocked medicine chest or first aid kit should contain a variety of items at all times. It should be checked at least every three months for expiration dates and supplies replenished as they are used. Another kit should be in the car for emergencies on the road.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF YOUNG CHILDRENMake sure your home and travel emergency kits are kept out of reach of children at all times.

THE EQUIPMENTSome suggestions to include in a first aid kit, but not limited to are: scissors, tweezers, thermometer, ice packs, syringe, oral medications, disposable gloves, assortment of bandages, gauze pads, adhesive tape, assortment of elastic bandages, cotton balls, and swabs.

SOLUTIONS AND MEDICATIONSSome suggestions to also include in a first aid kit, but not limited to are: eyewash solutions, antiseptic or antibiotic ointments, aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, cough suppressant, antihistamines, and decongestants.

ROTATE AND REPLENISH STOCKEmergency kit items should be replenished after use. Also remember, they will expire. Check the dates on the packages and replace if expired.

TREAT AND THEN SEEK PROFESSIONAL CAREAlways seek professional medical attention.

EXTRASIt is always a good idea to include all emergency contacts and phone numbers handy in your kit. Don't forget to include the phone number for the poison control center. Things like flashlights, matches, candles, blankets, extra batteries, water bottles, can also be included.

Take into consideration your geographical area and include things that you think you may need in the event of a disaster.

The more plentiful your first aid kit is, the better prepared you will be if an emergency were to happen. Also, free to seek out local CPR training in your area. It could save a life.